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January 12, 2026

This week in PC games: Hytale, Quarantine Zone, a weird Batman sim, and a fresh batch of RPGs and shooters

The Maw can manifest in various forms, including a blinking cursor or unreturned messages. New PC game releases include: - Big Hops: A 3D platformer featuring a frog with jumping and tongue skills. - Confidential Killings: A detective game that could use a more imaginative name. - Quarantine Zone: The Last Check: Players act as a border guard during a zombie apocalypse, exploring moral dilemmas. - Hytale: A sandbox building RPG now in early access, developed by Hypixel Studios. - Hank: Drowning on Dry Land: A whimsical narrative game featuring a drunken, time-traveling character. - Cassette Boy: An action RPG puzzler with retro visuals and themes of object permanence. - Streetdog BMX: A game with children performing stunts on bicycles across colorful maps. - The Legend of Heroes: Trails Beyond the Horizon: The thirteenth installment in an RPG series. - Tabulo: A roguelite chess game. - Craftlings: A blend of Lemmings and colony-building elements. - The Fortress: A first-person turn-based dungeon-crawling RPG. - NEUROXUS: A fast-paced mech shooter with a neon aesthetic. - Moving Simulator: A game reflecting the moving experience. - Lunar Ascendant: Players become the first mayor of the Moon, navigating social media and factions. James and Julian will attend preview events, while Mark and Ollie are excited about Hytale's launch. A review for Pathologic 3 is being crafted.

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December 28, 2025

Retro Fantasy RPG Now 100% Free on Epic Games Store

The Epic Games Store has released a retro-style, party-based RPG titled Skald: Against the Black Priory for free download on December 28, 2024. The game has a Metacritic score of 76 and a 93% approval rating from 2,669 user reviews on the Epic Games Store, earning a “Very Positive” designation. Typically priced at .99, this is the first time it has been offered for free. Skald features an 8-bit aesthetic and gameplay lasting approximately 15 to 20 hours, with completionists potentially investing 25 to 30 hours. User reviews praise its narrative depth, tactical combat, and nostalgic appeal reminiscent of classic RPGs.

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December 2, 2025

1997 PC Game ‘Blood’ Has Been Remastered By Nightdive Studios, And It Hits Xbox This Week

Nightdive Studios will release Blood: Refreshed Supply on December 4th, 2025, exclusively for Xbox. This remastered edition features 42 levels with a Lovecraftian atmosphere, following an undead gunslinger on a quest for vengeance. The game includes various weapons and enhancements such as rebuilt source code, new playable cut-content levels, remastered cutscenes, improved enemy behavior, bug fixes, high-resolution support, customizable controls, and multiplayer options. The projected price is around £20, and it will be available for download on the Xbox Store.

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November 2, 2025

Iconic Lovecraftian Board Game Eldritch Horror Is Coming to PC

Eldritch Horror, a Lovecraftian tabletop horror game, will debut digitally on PC in 2026, available on Steam in the first quarter of the year. The game is being developed by Cornerstone Software, its first project. It will feature eight fully voiced characters, four Ancient Ones, numerous monsters, and hundreds of encounters based on the original game's lore. The digital version will include an original soundtrack and new artwork, while streamlining gameplay to reduce bookkeeping. The price is set at .99 or equivalent in local currency.

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October 31, 2025

Game Pass Horror Picks: 17 Excellent Games To Play This Halloween

Gamers with Game Pass on Xbox or PC can access a selection of horror games for Halloween, including: - Aliens: Fireteam Elite (Co-op sci-fi shooter) - Good for those wanting to battle Xenomorphs; not ideal for players who dislike loadouts or glitches. - A Plague Tale: Requiem (Cinematic stealth adventure) - Great for fans of intricate narratives; not suitable for those who prefer direct confrontations. - CARRION (2D pixel art adventure) - Appeals to Metroidvania enthusiasts; not for players who dislike backtracking. - Costume Quest (Turn-based comedy RPG) - Nostalgic for trick-or-treating; not for those seeking complex mechanics. - Dead By Daylight (Online survival horror co-op) - Perfect for horror movie scenario fans; not for those who dislike being hunted. - Diablo IV (Loot-based action-RPG) - Great for demon-slaying fans; not for players who disengage during button-mashing. - Doom 2016 (First-person shooter) - Ideal for chaos lovers; not for cautious players. - Inscryption (Deck-building horror adventure) - Appeals to strategy and chance lovers; not for those averse to plot twists. - Inside (Cinematic platforming adventure) - Great for emotional storytelling fans; not for those who prefer dialogue-heavy narratives. - Little Nightmares II (Dark fantasy puzzle adventure) - Perfect for atmosphere lovers; not for players frustrated by intricate controls. - Pacific Drive (Haunted car sim) - Good for scavengers; not for those who prefer smooth rides. - Redfall (Co-op demon hunter) - Appeals to vampire hunting fans; not for those seeking loot shooters. - Resident Evil 2 (Survival horror shooter) - Great for survival fantasy enthusiasts; not for those afraid of monsters. - State of Decay 2 (Open-world base-building zombie survival) - Ideal for resource gatherers; not for those who find repetition daunting. - Still Wakes the Deep (Lovecraftian walking sim) - Appeals to fans of eerie atmospheres; not for those lacking patience. - The Evil Within (Psychological survival horror) - Great for boundary-pushing horror fans; not for those struggling with jarring mechanics. - The Walking Dead (Point-and-click zombie adventure) - Ideal for fans of the comic or show; not for those easily moved to tears.

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October 16, 2025

A brutal and haunting take on WW1, one of our 2023 GOTY picks is free to keep right now

Amnesia: The Bunker is a World War I narrative game developed by Frictional Games, recognized as one of the best releases of its year and currently available for free. It follows the story of Henri Clément, a French soldier in a bunker during the First World War, who must navigate dangers with limited resources. The game features a mechanical dynamo flashlight and emphasizes a haunting atmosphere of terror and storytelling. It has received a 94% positive rating on Steam and is available for free on the Epic Games Store from October 16 to October 23.

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October 15, 2025

Tarkov’s brutal FPS action collides with Dead by Daylight’s horror crossovers in this new extraction shooter

Grey State Studio, a Tencent Games subsidiary, is developing a Lovecraftian extraction shooter titled "Rules of Engagement: The Grey State." The game combines elements from titles like Escape From Tarkov and Hunt: Showdown, incorporating a Dead by Daylight-style approach to horror. Players will take on the role of a Strider, an elite operative, navigating a military secret location filled with grotesque creatures and alien artifacts in PvPvE matches. The game features a 'horrorverse' populated by beings inspired by horror films, literature, and internet creepypasta. An alpha test will showcase four classes: Pyro, Phantom, Sledge, and a secret class. The game is set for a free release in 2026 and is available for wishlisting on Steam.

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October 9, 2025

I’m obsessed with the new Heroes of Might and Magic, and now you can be too

The Gamescom 2025 schedule included titles like Europa Universalis 5 and Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era. Heroes of Might and Magic: Olden Era was highlighted as one of the top five games of the event. Ubisoft is in need of a successful title, especially after challenges with other games. Olden Era features stunning visuals, introduces the Lovecraftian Schism, and has an Arena mode similar to Hearthstone Battlegrounds. A demo for Olden Era is available on Steam, featuring four playable factions (Dungeon, Necropolis, Schism, and Temple) and three game modes (Arena, Classic, and Single Hero). The demo is single-player, while the full release will include multiplayer. The early access launch for Olden Era has been pushed to 2026.

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October 5, 2025

Gorgeous new city builder is basically Rimworld on a moving, steampunk train, and I’m already in love

Steel Artery is a city-building and train simulation game developed by SoulAge23, set in the declining city of Steelpolis. Players act as the mayor, managing a community where citizens make their own decisions. The game features various species, including humans, elves, and orcs, each with unique cultural aspects. The economy is driven by resource management, with structures affecting material generation and consumption. Steel Artery is scheduled to launch in late 2025 under a publishing agreement with Crytivo, and players can wishlist it on Steam or express interest in future playtests.

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September 29, 2025

10 games to grab during the Steam Autumn Sale 2025

The Steam Autumn Sale features significant discounts on various anticipated PC games for 2025 and previous years. Notable titles include: - Blue Prince: 25% off, now priced at .49 / £18.74. - Dune Awakening: 20% off, now priced at .99 / £33.59. - Warhammer 40k Space Marine 2: 50% off, now priced at .99 / £27.49. - Anno 1800: 90% off, now priced at .00. - Roadcraft: 25% off, now priced at .99 / £26.24. - Code Vein: 90% off, now priced at .99 / £3.99. - Dredge: 50% off, now priced at .49 / £10.99. - Atomfall: 30% off. - Old World: 90% off, now priced at .49 / £3.49. - Trepang 2: 60% off, now priced at .99 / £9.99. These discounts provide a range of gaming experiences from various genres.